Transmission of Infectious Diseases

Transmission of Infectious Diseases

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video provides an overview of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in South Africa, explaining its role in public health. It defines communicable diseases, detailing their causes and modes of transmission, including direct and indirect contact. The video covers various transmission methods such as person-to-person, droplet spread, airborne, contaminated objects, food and water, and animal contact. It concludes with a summary and directs viewers to the NICD website for more information.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in South Africa?

To develop vaccines for all diseases

To support the government's response to communicable diseases

To conduct research on non-communicable diseases

To provide healthcare services to the public

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a cause of communicable diseases?

Genetic mutations

Fungi

Viruses

Bacteria

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can infectious diseases be transmitted through direct contact?

Through contaminated food

By touching contaminated surfaces

Through person-to-person contact

By breathing contaminated air

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of droplet spread transmission?

Touching a doorknob

Being bitten by a mosquito

Coughing or sneezing

Eating contaminated food

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of airborne transmission of diseases?

Requires physical contact

Involves contaminated water

Can travel long distances in the air

Spread through animal bites

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following diseases is NOT typically spread through the air?

Diabetes

Tuberculosis

Common cold

Measles

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can infectious diseases be spread through contaminated objects?

By breathing in droplets

By being bitten by an insect

By touching your face after contact

By eating contaminated food

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